Ongoing Assessment Of The Newborn Flashcards
What are the role and responsibilities of the midwife undertaking the ongoing daily examination
Consent Dignity Record keeping Hygiene Detection deviations from the norm
What are the aims of the ongoing daily assessment of the baby?
Detect deviations and act promptly
Describe the features of a cephalohaematoma , how it’s managed and how long they last
It’s an accumulation of blood under the scalp, causing a abnormality in head shape due to minor trauma from birth.
It’s normally left alone for the body to reabsorb the fluid as they do not present any problems.
Normally lasting several weeks to a few months
Describe the features of a caput succedaneum, how it’s managed and how long it lasts
It is swelling of the scalp brought on my pressure from the uterus or vaginal wall during a cephalic birth.
There is no treatment and will go away on its own, it may cause slight discomfort but should go away within a couple of days
What is the function of skin
Barrier to infection
Prevents loss of heat and moisture
Regulates body temp
Sensory organ
What is the defintion of milia and where is it found
Tiny white bumps on a baby’s nose, chin or cheeks.
These usually disappear on their own within days or weeks
What are sucking blisters and where are they found
Tell tale sign of attachment problems, they may be blisters or swollen lips on the infant.
They go away on their own and don’t need any treatment
What is an infection in the nail bed called
Paronychia
What is the definition of a macule and give an example of where you might find one
A circumscribed flat area or discolouration that’s less than 10mm in diameter.
Example, a freckle on the skin
Describe and define erythema toxicum and does it need treatment
A common rash seen in term infants that usually appears in the first few days and fades within a week.
No treatment is needed
Describe a strawberry naevus, how can this develop and change over time
Collection of small blood vessels that form a lump under the skin, given this name because they look like the surface of a strawberry.
They may get bigger
Where might you find sore skin and chafing on assessment of the baby
Thighs and buttocks from nappies
Describe the process by which the cord separates and when this happens
It will dry out and fall off, within one to three weeks.
What is grunting
Usually related to digestion, the baby is getting used to the milk. Possibly due to gas in their stomach and feelings of uncomfortableness
State and describe the signs of hypoglycaemia
Pale/ blue skin Breathing problems Irritated Poor feeding and weight gain Problems with regulating temp
